Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager
Billy Smith
William John Smith is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1970, Smith went through the minor leagues for two years before making his professional debut in 1972, where he won one of his five starts. In June of that year, he was drafted in the NHL Expansion Draft by the New York Islanders, where he would share duties for his first two seasons before becoming the primary goaltender in 1974, which would be the first of thirteen consecutive seasons where they would play the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Born
1950
December 12
Died
Living
Era
1950s
Country
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